Students at the University of Teesside are being encouraged to make sure they have the 'write' vaccinations against the potentially deadly Meningitis C strain.

Meningitis Awareness Week runs from Monday, October 9, to coincide with the arrival of new first year students. To help the new students remember to register for a vaccination and be mindful of the symptoms, hundreds of message pens will be distributed throughout the campus.

Each pen shows messages to remind students what to do if they suspect meningitis.

Aline Marron, Student Health Adviser at the University of Teesside said: "The symptoms can be similar to flu, and students need to make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms and look out for themselves and their friends."

More information can be found at www.tees.ac. uk/meningitis. The Meningitis emergency line is 0845 6000 800.